Buying Guides
Better Birdies · Reviewed for 2026
Straight, no-hype buying advice for the gear that lowers your scores.
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How to choose a golf ball by feel, compression and budget — and the three balls we recommend for most amateur golfers.
Read the guide →Slope vs non-slope, the features that matter, and rangefinder vs GPS — plus the two rangefinders we recommend.
Read the guide →Why a complete set is the smart first buy, what you actually need, and the starter set, driver and putter we recommend.
Read the guide →How you play the course decides your bag. Stand vs cart vs carry, the features that matter, and the two bags we recommend.
Read the guide →Which hand, leather vs all-weather, how a glove should fit, and when to replace it — plus the two gloves we recommend.
Read the guide →Which head shape suits your stroke, why most putters are too long, and what alignment aids and inserts actually do — plus the putter we recommend.
Read the guide →Why most amateurs need more loft, what forgiveness and draw bias really do, and why the shaft matters more than the head — plus the driver we recommend.
Read the guide →What compression actually measures, how to match it to your swing speed, and why it changes feel more than distance — plus three balls we recommend.
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